Sharing Shakespeare

Back by popular demand, the Aspen Institute presents Sharing Shakespeare, a moderated, roundtable discussion series that takes place one night a month for 6 months.  Beginning in October, the 2025-26 session will explore one of Shakespeare’s most significant works, King Lear.  We will focus the entire six-month series on one play, and by doing so, participants will read one act per month and share their insights and questions to reach a deeper understanding of one of Shakespeare’s most beloved and performed plays. Volunteer moderators will lead participants through lively discussions dissecting the intriguing scenes and characters in King Lear while uncovering themes that still resonate today.  Expert Shakespeare moderators, Carol and Ken Adelman, will join the series to kick off this exciting new format, and will moderate the final session. Join us!

Dates and Times: 

Monday nights from 6:00–8:00 pm MT — October 20, November 17, December 15, January 12, February 9, March 9.

Location: Aspen Institute, Aspen Meadows Campus
Fee: $185, includes all sessions, light refreshments, and reading materials. Scholarships available.

Registration will open in September 2025. Please email acp@aspeninstitute.org for more information.

Module 1

October 20: King Lear, Overview and Act I

November 17: King Lear, Act II

December 15: King Lear, Act III

Module 2

January 12: King Lear, Act IV

February 9: King Lear, Act V

March 9: King Lear, Wrap up